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How to Record and Mix Great Vocals: (The Musician's Guide to Home Recording)

How to Record and Mix Great Vocals: (The Musician's Guide to Home Recording)


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Vocals tell the story that make the all-important connection between singer and listener, but recording a vocal isn't as simple as just putting a mic in front of someone and hoping for the best. This book – written in a clear, practical, non-intimidating style – covers all aspects of creating great vocals including: • How to choose the right mic • Mic placement • Microphone accessories like cables and pop filters • Mic preamps • How to take maximum advantage of composite recording • Editing vocals digitally to prepare them for the best possible mix • Using processors (such as equalization, dynamics, and time-based effects) during mixdown to enhance vocal quality • Automation • Techniques for layered vocals, and more However, what makes this book truly special is that it goes beyond technology to include valuable tips and techniques on how to obtain the best vocal performances. Topics include how to connect with listeners, ways to convey a singer's personality, "emotional" dynamic range, and how to know when a take is the right take. Loaded with illustrations and featuring the judicious use of sidebars to give details on selected topics for those who want to know "why" as well as "how," How to Record Great Vocals is the key to transforming raw vocals into satisfying, emotional experiences.

Table of Contents:
Introduction. About This Book The Impact of Great Vocals How to Use This Book Tips and References Chapter 1. Your Mic Is Your Instrument Dynamic vs. Condenser Mics The Importance of Room Acoustics Connecting Mics Mic Preamps and Setting Levels Accessories Key Takeaways Chapter 2. Recording Techniques To Hold or Not to Hold? Mic Technique Monitoring Your Vocals Recording a Vocal Overdubbing Vocals Punching Vocals Composite Vocals Key Takeaways Chapter 3. Preparing Your Vocals for the Mix Step 1: Remove Hiss Step 2: Delete Silences Step 3: Reduce Breath Noises and Inhales Step 4: Reduce Plosive Severity Step 4: Phrase-by-Phrase Normalization/Gain Changes Step 5: De-Essing Step 6: Pitch Correction . Step 7: Tweak the Vibrato Time to Start Mixing Key Takeaways Chapter 4. Equalization Equalizer Responses Main EQ Parameters What You’ll End Up Equalizing . Dynamic Equalization Automated Equalization . Typical EQ Curves for Vocals Key Takeaways Chapter 5. Dynamics Processing How Dynamics Processors Work Types of Dynamics Processors Sidechaining Key Takeaways Chapter 6. Reverb and Delay Reverb Processing Delay Processing . Key Takeaways . Chapter 7. Automating Parameter Changes Automation Basics Automation Methods . Automating Effects . Key Takeaways Chapter 8. Double-Tracking, Harmonizing, and Layering Vocals Automatic Double-Tracking (ADT) Plug-Ins Pseudo-ADT with Pitch Correction Shifting Pitch to Create Pseudo-Double Tracking How to Mix Double-Tracked Vocals The Doubled Vocal Fix Creating Harmonies with Pitch Correction Software Techniques for Layered Vocals . Key Takeaways Chapter 9. Vocal Performance Tips Emotional Dynamic Range Avoiding the Vocal Disconnect . The Performance Curve

About the Author :
Craig Anderton is an internationally recognized authority on music and technology. He has played on, produced, or mastered over 20 major label recordings, did session work in New York in the 1970s on guitar and keyboards, played Carnegie Hall, and more recently, mastered well over a hundred tracks for various artists. His onstage career spans from the 60s to current, EDM-oriented solo performances. As an author, he co-founded Electronic Musician magazine, and has written over 35 books on musical electronics and over a thousand articles. He has also lectured on technology and the arts in 10 countries, 38 U.S. states, and three languages.


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  • ISBN-13: 9798216355328
  • Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
  • Publisher Imprint: Hal Leonard Corporation
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: The Musician's Guide to Home Recording
  • ISBN-10: 8216355327
  • Publisher Date: 21 Dec 2023
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 1


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